SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Awarded by the Newbold Family

Award Amount: $2,000 to Fort Lewis College or local vocational school of recipient’s choice. The scholarship can be applied to tuition, books, and materials required for the subject of study. Payment will be made directly to Fort Lewis College or the student’s choice local vocational school.

Selection: Recipients will be selected by the DEF Scholarship Committee, in conjunction with the Newbold Family. An interview may be required of finalists.

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ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, the student must:

• Be a graduating senior from Durango High School or Big Picture High School, prepared to graduate in good academic and behavioral standing.

• Have a four-year cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above. (Note: GPA is not the sole determinant of the award.)

• Be planning to pursue post-secondary education at a local vocational school or academic education at Fort Lewis College.

• Be planning to pursue any field of study.

• Demonstrate character, focus, and dedication to pursuing further education.
   

EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Individual determination to succeed.

• Future goals and career path, and plans to achieve them.

• Character, focus, and demonstrated commitment to pursuing further education.
   

INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

1. A COMPLETE APPLICATION

2. Academic Transcript: 2.75 minimum GPA

   • ​A complete senior transcript showing sustained GPA may be required before the award is remitted to the student’s choice of college.

3. Two Letters of Recommendation:

   • #1: From a teacher who has worked closely with you during high school.

   • #2: From a teacher, supervisor, coach, activity sponsor, or counselor who can speak to your efforts and character.

4. Statement of Financial Need

   • Please share anything about your family financial situation and/or your financial situation that will help us understand your need for college scholarship assistance. (approximately 250 words)

5. #1 College and Career Essay:

   • What are your education and career goals? What makes you passionate about this future path? What have you done so far to pursue these future goals? What will you be doing 1 and 5 years after college graduation? (600 words maximum)